Browsing RP-Department of Public Health by Subject "Hypertension"

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Level of blood pressure control among hypertensive patients on follow-up in a Regional Referral Hospital in Central Kenya

Maingi, T.; Mutua, E.M.; Gitonga, M.M.; Mbuthia, B.; Muiruri, N.; Cheptum, J.J. (the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), 2014)

Introduction: Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Data on adequacy of blood pressure control in Kenya is scarce. This study aimed at assessing ...
Prevalence of Hypertensive Disorders among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Selected Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Firisa, Weynshet Teshome; Onsongo, Lister; Mugo, Judy (International Peer Reviewed Journals and Books, 2021)

Purpose: This study sought to assess the prevalence of hypertension in pregnancy and associated risk factors among women attending antenatal care clinics in selected Pubic Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ...